Out-of-town Supermarkets (Hansard, 27 January 2000)

HC Deb 27 January 2000 vol 343 c285W 285W

§ 31. Mr. Clifton-Brown
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the Government's competition policy in relation to out-of-town supermarkets. [105781]

§ Dr. Howells
The Competition Commission is currently investigating the supply of groceries in the UK. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on matters which may form part of the Commission's inquiry.